Pat Buttram
Pat Buttram (June 19, 1915— January 8, 1994) was an Americann actor, famous for his many movies as a "sidekick" of Gene Autry playing the role of "Smiley". Buttram was born in Addison, Alabama. In Gene Autry movies, Pat Buttram played a variety of sidekicks with different names. His first film with Autry was Strawberry Roan in 1948. In 1950, Buttram joined Autry on television on The Gene Autry Show. During the first season, Pat Buttram went by the name "Pat" or "Patrick" with a variety of last names. By the second session, he went by his own name, Pat Buttram. He is also widely-known for his role as the conniving "Mr. Haney" in the 1965-71 television comedy Green Acres. He also did voice work for a number of animated features. He died in Los Angeles, California.
External linksGene Autrey Television showRoy Rogers, Gene Autry & Pat Buttram Golden Boots Award for 9th Calvary
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